James A. Shelton
Born1916
Denton, Montana
DiedJune 4, 1942 (aged 2526)
Near Midway Atoll
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1941–1942
RankEnsign
UnitScouting Squadron Six (VS-6)
Battles/warsWorld War II
*Battle of Midway
AwardsNavy Cross (posthumous)

James A. Shelton was born in Denton, Montana, in 1916, and enlisted in the United States Navy on 15 January 1941. Appointed an aviation cadet on 20 March 1941, he trained at Pensacola, Miami, and San Diego.

Ensign Shelton was assigned to Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6) on 17 April 1942 and was reported missing on 4 June 1942 during the Battle of Midway. For his heroism and devotion to duty, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

Two ships were named USS Shelton after him.

References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.


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